Central Florida

Fantastic Friday - NATION

December 5, 1997

FOUR PLAYERS have been honored by Football News magazine. Junior receiver Siaha Burley, senior defensive end Jermaine Benoit and junior kicker Fred Waczewski were named to the all-independent team. Junior quarterback Daunte Culpepper was selected as an honorable mention All-American.

FLORIDA

THE GATORS received an oral commitment from Tampa Jesuit punter/kicker Dave Wasielewski late Thursday night after an in-home visit from Gators coach Steve Spurrier. Wasielewski averaged more than 44 yards a punt last season for Jesuit and hit 7-of-9 field goals, including a career-long 52-yarder. Wasielewski picked the Gators over North Carolina State, Syracuse and Central Florida and becomes the Gators third commitment.

On Wednesday, UF took a step toward filling one of its major recruiting needs, receiving an oral commitment from defensive back Marquis Westbrook of Cordele, Ga. Westbrook, a 5-foot-9, 165-pounder from Crisp County High School, picked UF over Florida State and Kentucky. He is the Gators' second commitment. Westbrook joins fellow Georgian Tabious Carter from Fort Valley Peach County High.

GEORGIA TECH

SCHOOL OFFICIALS say they plan to appeal the release of quarterback prospect Quincy Carter from a letter of intent he signed before agreeing to play baseball for the Chicago Cubs.